Mckenna Grace is an American actress and singer known for her work in both film and television, especially starting as a child actor and continuing into prominent teen and young adult roles.
She made her debut on the Disney XD sitcom Crash & Bernstein and on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. Grace was named one of The Hollywood Reporter’s top 30 stars under the age of 18 for consecutive years in 2018 and 2019.
Early life
Mckenna Grace was born on June 25, 2006, in Texas, USA. Her parents’ names are Ross Burge and Crystal Grace. For her 5th birthday, she received the gift of a film collection starring actress Shirley Temple, which belonged to her great-grandfather’s side. After looking at the film collection, she aspired to be an actress. She soon began taking acting classes. She joined the academy, where she amazed her teacher with her great acting skills while performing at a very young age.
Grade helped her get her first job, which was a commercial ad for the YMCA. Later, she was advised to move to Los Angeles, and without delay, she went there with her parents. She auditioned for the film Goodbye World and was eventually cast for the role of Hannah Palmer. With this film, she made her debut. The film was released in 2013 and received quite a good response from the jury, audience, and critics.
McKenna Grace career
Mckenna Grace began acting professionally as a young child and quickly built a steady career in TV and films. Early on, she appeared in series like the Disney XD sitcom Crash & Bernstein and the soap opera The Young and the Restless.
She has since taken on higher-profile roles, including Mary Adler in the drama film Gifted and Phoebe Spengler in Ghostbusters: Afterlife. She has also appeared in projects such as I, Tonya, The Handmaid’s Tale, Amityville: The Awakening, and The Haunting of Hill House.
Music work
In addition to acting, McKenna Grace releases music as a singer and songwriter. She has put out singles and has performed live at major events and festivals as her music career has developed alongside her acting work.
McKenna Grace Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Mckenna Grace Burge |
| date of birth | June 25, 2006 |
| Age | 19 years |
| place of birth | Grapevine, Texas, United States |
| nationality | American |
| job | Actress and singer-songwriter |
| religion | Christianity |
| sun sign | cancer |
Physical Statistics | |
| height | in feet inches – 5′ 0” – in centimeters – 152 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 45kg – in pounds – 99 pounds |
| shoe size | 5.5 (US) |
| Hair color | Blond |
| eye color | blue |
| body type | Slim |
Mckenna Grace family | |
| father | John Ross Burge |
| mother | Crystal Nicole Burge |
| sister | – |
| Brothers | – |
Qualification/Education | |
| school | home schooled |
| University | – |
relationship status | |
| marital status | Single |
| affair | no |
| Who is Mckenna Grace’s boyfriend? | none |
Personal life
Mckenna Grace keeps much of her personal life fairly private, but some information about her family, background, health, beliefs, and interests is publicly known.
Earlier coverage often described her as single, reflecting her young age and focus on work. A later 2025 profile notes that she announced being in a relationship with fellow actor Mason Thames, though she generally keeps romantic details low‑key.
Overall, she presents herself as family‑oriented and grounded, balancing her career with advocacy for causes she cares about and a desire to maintain some privacy around her day‑to‑day life.
McKenna Grace net worth
Mckenna Grace is best known for her appearance on the ABC thriller drama Designated Survivor. She has directed numerous films and television series. She has acted in nearly 20+ films and 30+ television series, along with a music video released in 2020 under the name Queen of Broken Hearts. As of 2021, her net worth is estimated to be around $2 to $4 million.